Synonyms for
Hooked
Definition
If you are hooked on something, it means you really like it and cant stop doing it.
Synonyms & similar words
surcharge
strungout
pluck
thieve
dependent
snitch
fleece
purloin
cop
solicit
dependant
unhook
undercharge
crochet
overcharge
addict
pilfer
accost
aquiline
pinch
drugaddicted
soak
glom
abstract
plume
addicted
obsessed
captivated
enchanted
fascinated
mesmerized
enthralled
engrossed
consumed
devoted
fanatical
passionate
infatuated
smitten
enamored
charmed
spellbound
gripped
entranced
absorbed
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- hooked on something
- hooked by a story
- hooked on drugs
- hooked on video games
- hooked on the thrill
- hooked on success
- hooked on the attention
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used informally to describe a strong interest or addiction to something. Can sometimes imply a negative dependency.
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Example sentences
- I am hooked on playing soccer.
- She got hooked on reading after her mom read her a bedtime story.
- He is hooked on watching movies.
- They got hooked on hiking after their first trip.
- She is hooked on collecting shells at the beach.